This may actually be a trial balloon for the Democrats. Do not underestimate it.
In Germany, between 1936-1945, the Ordnungspolizei (or Orpo), were the uniformed police in Germany. Owing to their green uniforms, Orpo were also referred to as Grüne Polizei (green police). The force was first established as a centralized organisation uniting the municipal, city, and rural uniformed police that had been organised on a state-by-state basis.
After the war, police again were *mostly* under the control of state governments. However, all state police forces are subordinate to the Land Minister of the Interior, somewhat like the US Justice Department. Importantly, their training is divided between their state and national government.
Democrats would be all in favor of nationalizing local police, so don’t kid yourself that this is just a delusion of a loud mouth.
I am not all that surprised. Because the Dems KNOW that they are TOAST come next November. I expect 2016 to be a REPEAT of 1968 as this year is a REPEAT of 1967. History DOES repeat itself.